Electrical Engineer- Brown-Forman Bottling, 1st Shift

Brown-Forman Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Bottling in Louisville is seeking an Electrical Engineer (1st shift) to design, implement, and support packaging and process control systems across two sites. You will program PLCs and HMIs, configure Rockwell components, and lead automation projects to improve efficiency and reliability.

You will troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation issues, perform root-cause analyses, and mentor maintenance technicians while ensuring compliance with OEM standards and safety codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 5+ years electrical/electronic and/or instrumentation experience.
• Proficient with Rockwell PLCs, dual-channel safety circuits, HMIs and VFDs.
• Experience with FactoryTalk Batch or similar systems.
• Strong Ethernet/IP and NEC/NEMA/IP standards knowledge.
• Capable of 24/7 troubleshooting and project execution across bottling lines.
• Ability to read electrical schematics/blueprints and plan upgrades.
• Willing to support continuous operation and coordinate resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve packaging and process controls systems including PLCs and HMIs.
• Lead projects from startup to calibration and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot electrical/control issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Mentor technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of controls.
• Apply codes, reliability strategies, and OEM standards.
• Plan obsolescence and automation upgrade initiatives over a 5-year horizon.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance to improve productivity and quality.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Rockwell PLCs

VFDs

Ethernet/IP

Electrical schematics

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FactoryTalk Batch

Rockwell Automation

Job description

## Electrical Engineer- Brown-Forman Bottling, 1st ShiftApplylocations: Headquarters - Kentucky, Louisvilletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR-00010006## **CURRENT EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS:**If you currently work for Brown-Forman, please apply by clicking the **Careers** icon on the Workday portal.## **For best results, use Google Chrome to view this page.****Meaningful Work From Day One:** The Electrical Engineer is responsible for programming and improving packaging and process controls systems including PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) applications, servo motors, etc. in order to support plant manufacturing business objectives. This role is responsible for selection, integration, startup, and calibration of various controls instrumentation including variable frequency drives, two state control valves, throttling valves, motors, flow meters and other process indicating devices. The position must be able to troubleshoot systems and find root cause, as well as lead and execute engineering projects. **What You Can Expect:*** Develop, maintain and execute 5 year obsolescence and automation / network infrastructure upgrade plan.* Responsible for engineering projects in bottling/ shipping / processing across 2 sites* Continuously strive to increase the efficiency and reliability of the plant controls system to support plant manufacturing business objectives* Support daily management of PLC's, HMIs, and related instrumentation and programming issues in order to maximize plant efficiency and reliability.* Provide troubleshooting and development support for the plant, responding to 24/7 on-call escalations as needed.* Responsible for root-cause analysis on electrical/controls/ programing issues.* Assist in management and storage of controls related software and hardware in accordance with good manufacturing practices.* Ensuring proper operation of all electrical/control system components including electronic components, motors, solenoids, limit switches, programmable logic control (PLC) I/O modules and photo-eye sensors* Troubleshooting, problem solving and resolving issues at machine centers and throughout the production facility* Performing high level electrical audits and adjustments per original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications* Mentoring and sharing knowledge with other technicians on maintenance and troubleshooting of PLCs, instrumentation, and controls* Applying all applicable codes, regulations, reliability strategies, corporate and OEM standards* Working with the Production and Maintenance teams to improve operations productivity and quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning, and coordination of labor, parts, material, tools and equipment access**What You Bring to the Table:*** Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Technology or related discipline AND 5+ years electrical/electronic and/or instrument & control programming/trouble-shooting experience in a manufacturing environment.* Comfort with assembling/wiring and configuring all flavors of Rockwell PLCs, Dual-Channel Safety Circuits and Components, HMIs, Variable Frequency Drives, or similar systems.* Experience with Factory Talk Batch or similar system.* Automation Integration. Experience troubleshooting OEM logix with respect to Plant Automation i.e., Conveyors, Sorting Tables, Rinsers, Fillers, Labelers, Packers, Sealers, Wrapping Units, and Pallertizers.* Strong understanding of Ethernet/IP Technology* Working Knowledge of NEC, NEMA/IP standards* Experience with Plant Conveying Technologies, control valves, electrical distribution, and/or industrial instrumentation for flow, level, pressure and temperature.* Willing and able to support a continuously running operation* Experience reading and following electrical and maintenance schematics/blueprints* Experience making reliability/maintenance decisions to meet production needs**What Makes You Unique:*** Bottling line controls experience* HAACP, ISO, Food standards implementation* Experience with CIP circuits in a food manufacturing environment.**Who We Are:**We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.**What We Offer:**Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce. #LI